Favicon Generator
Turn any image or emoji into a full favicon set, with a real .ico.
Generating the set
Pick an emoji or upload any image (SVG included) and download the complete set: a
genuine favicon.ico containing 16, 32 and 48 px versions in one file, the
180 px apple-touch-icon, and 192/512 px PNGs for Android and the web manifest โ plus the
HTML to paste into <head>. Background colour is switchable, previews
show every size, and nothing is uploaded anywhere.
The details that trip sites up
Design for 16 pixels. The tab icon is tiny; wordmarks and fine detail become mud. Successful favicons are a simplified mark, a bold letter, or an emoji โ check the 16 px preview, because that is what users actually see. iOS fills transparency with black, so give the apple-touch-icon a solid background even if the tab icon stays transparent. And /favicon.ico is requested by convention whether or not your HTML mentions it, which is why shipping a real .ico still matters in 2026.
The .ico built here is a true container โ three PNG sizes in one file, as the format specifies โ not a renamed PNG, which is the shortcut that breaks in odd corners of Windows. An SVG source renders crisp at every size; the SVG to PNG converter handles arbitrary sizes of the same trick, and emoji to image makes big standalone emoji graphics. Site colours to match the icon come from the colour converter.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes does a favicon need?
A favicon.ico with 16/32/48 px for tabs and Windows, a 180 px apple-touch-icon for iOS, and 192/512 px PNGs for Android and the manifest โ exactly the set generated here.
Is the .ico a real ICO file?
Yes โ a proper container holding three PNG sizes, not a renamed PNG. Browsers pick the size they need from inside it.
Why does my favicon look black on iPhone?
iOS fills transparent regions of the apple-touch-icon with black. Choose a solid background colour here for the touch icon.
Do I even need a favicon?
Browsers request /favicon.ico regardless โ without one you ship 404s and a generic tab icon. It is the smallest branding win available.